Moses recognized the presence of the Lord and hid his face in repentance (verse 6). This is a true acknowledgement of his own sin. But God draws Moses near, promises to walk with him through all his life, and then God directed Moses to move out in His purposes by faith. Conversion leads to new life. A self-interested life is directionless, and often runs out of steam. God gives us a new purpose and a new meaning to life when we experience conversion. Jesus called His disciples saying, “Follow me,” and promised they would become “fishers of men” who would capture people into freedom, not slavery.